Lauren Wingrove
Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville and Chattanooga
License Number: TN RE#371471 GA RE#432772
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5816 Kingston Pike, Suite 4
Knoxville, Tennessee 37918
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Affiliated Broker
Doug Kose
About the Company
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses and franchises. We are a global network of brokers offering turnkey solutions for those that want to buy or sell a business. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together.
Transworld Business Advisors has been selected the Best of Knoxville in the Business Broker category for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Lauren has operated several businesses of her own, including a sign and graphic design studio, a project management consulting firm, and a commercial flooring company. She understands small businesses and works closely with her sellers and buyers.
She and her husband relocated to Chattanooga over 10 years ago and has actively volunteered at the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. She led one of the local branches to be named "Council of the Year 2021-2022" serving as President. They have three grown children and share a home with two retired Greyhound racers.
Services Provided
Working with Transworld Business Advisors of Knoxville and Chattanooga, I help good buyers find good businesses to buy, focusing primarily on Chattanooga Metro and Cleveland, TN areas. Given the exciting growth that Chattanooga is currently enjoying and is in the top ten metro areas that will see significant growth in 2023, I can help you find your dream business. I also offer:
+Complimentary Professional Opinion of Value
+Assistance with planning an exit
+Referrals to local, vetted professionals, i.e. CPA's, business attorneys, bookkeepers, financial planners, SBA, and commercial lending services
If you're ready to buy or sell a business or looking for that perfect franchise, please call or email me today. It's a challenge to sell a business, and placing a "FOR SALE" sign in your window is not an option, We'll confidentially market your business and vet buyers as well as periodically update you. You'll be covered from the initial interview to closing...and beyond. We offer a turnkey process and have been successful at selling over 10,000 businesses in the past 43 years. With a network of over 250 offices and 700+ agents globally, we can get the job done.
Areas Served
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- Tennessee — License number TN RE#371471 GA RE#432772
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $220,686
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View Details Profitable, Established Glass Company with Little Competition!
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Sheila is a small business owner herself and will help buyers find good businesses and/or franchise opportunities, and helping sellers find good buyers. She will focus her efforts in the Sevier County area - which is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. It's also the birthplace of Dolly Parton and Dollywood. Sevier County includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Kodak, and Seymour. This tourist area sees over ten million visitors every year and it's also a lovely place to live and raise a family. Attractions, restaurants, resorts, and every business you can imagine is located here. Sheila and her husband, Bob, live in Sevier County, have two sons and five grandchildren. Sheila can make your dream of owning or selling your business come true. Wherever you come from, wherever you may wish to go, she can help.
Lauren has operated several businesses of her own, including a sign and graphic design studio, a project management consulting firm, and a commercial flooring company. She understands small businesses and works closely with her sellers and buyers. She and her husband relocated to Chattanooga over 10 years ago and has actively volunteered at the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. She led one of the local branches to be named "Council of the Year 2021-2022" serving as President. They have three grown children and share a home with two retired Greyhound racers.
Chris is a native to the Knoxville area and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014. He previously served as Program Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee from 2015-2020. He then went on to do work for Emerald Youth Foundation, where he continues to serve as the East/South Area Sports and Recreation Director. Chris has also served on committees for the YWCA and the Knoxville Area Urban League Young Professionals group.